CVE-2023-46654

Name: CVE-2023-46654
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-25T18:17:40.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46654 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins CloudBees CD Plugin 1.1.32 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the expected directory during the cleanup process of the 'CloudBees CD - Publish Artifact' post-build step, allowing attackers able to configure jobs to delete arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins CloudBees CD Plugin 1.1.32 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the expected directory during the cleanup process of the 'CloudBees CD - Publish Artifact' post-build step, allowing attackers able to configure jobs to delete arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Cloudbees Cd	<= 1.1.32

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/25/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-10-25/#SECURITY-3237Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/25/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-10-25/#SECURITY-3237Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46654?

How severe is CVE-2023-46654?

CVE-2023-46654 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46654?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST